Glimpse of India – ISRO and its Achievements
My India-series would be incomplete without mentioning the pride of the nation, ISRO. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is one of the world’s six largest space agencies in the world. With the mission to provide space-based services to the nation, ISRO develops technologies to gain insights through space research programs. Formed in 1969, replacing the existing Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), ISRO is proud to deliver innumerable space services to mankind.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF ISRO
1) India’s first satellite Aryabhata was built by ISRO which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1975.
2) Two rockets, PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle to launch satellite in polar orbit) and GSLV ( Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle to launch satellites in geostationary orbit) were developed by ISRO. Many communication satellites have been launched by ISRO making Indian communication and broadcast at par with the developed countries.
3) Chadrayaan-1 was sent in space by ISRO in 2008. A Mars Orbiter by ISRO entered the orbit of Mars in the first attempt thereby making ISRO the fourth space agency (First in Asia) to reach Mars orbit. The other three agencies are NASA, The European Space Program and Soviet Space Program.
4) In 2016, ISRO launched 20 satellites in a single payload. It was not the limit. In 2017, the Indian space agency launched, record-breaking, one hundred and four satellites in a single rocket, PSLV- C37!
5) With the launch of its heaviest satellite, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV-Mk III), ISRO is now capable of launching 4-ton heavy satellites.
6) Three bacteria species having high resistance to UV rays were found in earth’s outer Stratosphere by ISRO.
7) ISRO’s Moon Impact Probe (MIP) detected the presence of water on the moon, back in 2009!
8) Last but not least, a developing country like India has its own observatory. Thanks to ISRO:)
With ISRO we hope to see India setting new milestones in space.
Watch this video to know some Astonishing Facts about ISRO!
PANORAMIC RIPPLES 
The ISRO has always fascinated me. There was a time when I wanted to join it and visit outer space. 😀 Your post brought back memories of old dreams. 🙂
Outer space has always been a mystery to us:) and ISRO is our national pride!
You are so right, ISRO is our strength. loved the 2 rs note click, this note is so rare now. This should come on new notes too.
The 2 Rs note sings praises of our space achievements! Thanks for reading:)
Loved the pic of 2rs note.i think it should be there on new notes too. We can go on talking about ISRO as that’s the pride of India
Thanks for reading:)
I am proud to have been associated with this institution in the past.
Honored to welcome you to my blog🙏
ISRO is our answer to NASA. They have out our country in the world map in terms advancements in. Science and technology. Good post.
Because of ISRO, India has its name etched in space. Thanks for reading:)
ISRO always surprises not just us but the entire world. May it be cost effective solutions or innovations.
Your entire series makes me so proud of India.
Thanks for the motivation:)
Yes, absolutely!
After Abdul Kalam ISRO has progressed way more compared to previous years. SLV-3 is one such example. ISRO is our pride.
True 👍
Reading this makes me so proud. I love the way you are bringing India to us all…
Thanks Esha😊
So thoughtful of you to include ISRO in this theme. They have always been the pride of the nation. Since inception to launching Mangalyan to latest ASAT.
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Thanks Manas!